Short Cervix 4

Ladies by request this is our new thread - sorry it took me so long to start it. Let's hope we do not lose anyone!! Please post any updates on this thread... I started Short Cervix when I was 18 weeks and I am already 37+2 - progesterone, steroid shots, faith in God and bedrest! Last time I checked my cervix was 2 month ago and it measured .08 cm. Please do not go by the numbers, all that does is scare us. Let's get this thread going!

Ladies by request this is our new thread - sorry it took me so long to start it. Let's hope we do not lose anyone!! Please post any updates on this thread... I started Short Cervix when I was 18 weeks and I am already 37+2 - progesterone, steroid shots, faith in God and bedrest! Last time I checked my cervix was 2 month ago and it measured .08 cm. Please do not go by the numbers, all that does is scare us. Let's get this thread going!

Hi! I finally managed to get an appointment for another ultrasound to check my length (was 24mm at 18 weeks, nothing been done about it since and I'm now 25w!) will be good to know if it's any shorter!! What's happening in there?!?!!! Hate feeling like I'm a paranoid pregnant woman when the docs look at me like "u carried 2 full term big babies u will go full term this time too" ...never had a short cervix the other two pregnancies!!! But reading all your experiences I just need to know what's going on in there since there are things we could be doing to help prevent preterm labour- preventions better than cure, too late once bubs on his/her way out! We could be doing something NOW!! Wishing everyone lots of love and luck xx Sam

Hi! I finally managed to get an appointment for another ultrasound to check my length (was 24mm at 18 weeks, nothing been done about it since and I'm now 25w!) will be good to know if it's any shorter!! What's happening in there?!?!!! Hate feeling like I'm a paranoid pregnant woman when the docs look at me like "u carried 2 full term big babies u will go full term this time too" ...never had a short cervix the other two pregnancies!!! But reading all your experiences I just need to know what's going on in there since there are things we could be doing to help prevent preterm labour- preventions better than cure, too late once bubs on his/her way out! We could be doing something NOW!! Wishing everyone lots of love and luck xx Sam

Sam 25 weeks and u were dwn to mm!? Talk about a success story! That's just awesome congrats bc now you've hit vday so doctors have to do everything they can to save baby. I sometimes think that the more we know, the worse it is perhaps because we get nervous and our bodies probably react. Keep fighting, do u have short term goals u look up to (ex. next goal 28 wks) ? That helped me lots.

Sam 25 weeks and u were dwn to mm!? Talk about a success story! That's just awesome congrats bc now you've hit vday so doctors have to do everything they can to save baby. I sometimes think that the more we know, the worse it is perhaps because we get nervous and our bodies probably react. Keep fighting, do u have short term goals u look up to (ex. next goal 28 wks) ? That helped me lots.

I was diagnosed with short cervix at 24 weeks 1.5 cm . I was admitted at the hospital for HBR and was given 2 doses of steroids shots to help mature baby's lungs. Cervix got shortened more at 28 weeks from 1.5 to 1.0 cm. baby is doing fine and been reactive with my daily NST since 27 weeks. I'm currently 31+6 weeks and has another Growth scan and CL on Monday . I'm hoping for good news and hopefully get discharge to home bed rest at 34 weeks. I have been in HBR for almost 8 weeks. My baby has been measuring 2 weeks early which is good in my situation at 28 weeks he was weighing 3 1/2 lbs already. GL to all and may all of us lady have a healthy term baby.

I was diagnosed with short cervix at 24 weeks 1.5 cm . I was admitted at the hospital for HBR and was given 2 doses of steroids shots to help mature baby's lungs. Cervix got shortened more at 28 weeks from 1.5 to 1.0 cm. baby is doing fine and been reactive with my daily NST since 27 weeks. I'm currently 31+6 weeks and has another Growth scan and CL on Monday . I'm hoping for good news and hopefully get discharge to home bed rest at 34 weeks. I have been in HBR for almost 8 weeks. My baby has been measuring 2 weeks early which is good in my situation at 28 weeks he was weighing 3 1/2 lbs already. GL to all and may all of us lady have a healthy term baby.

Thanks! I just hope it's no shorter, I hate knowing that they knew it was so low SEVEN WEEKS AGO and didn't bother to tell me!! I could have been taking it easier atleast!!!! (only in the last week, since I looked up short cervix on google and here and seen that I was under average, have I been making myself sit/rest much much more than usual) everyone on here's doctors seem so concerned about them and some were measuring longer than me!!! Why is my gyno convinced mine will be absolutely fine?!?! I mean, it's only gunna shorter as the pregnancy goes on and I'm already short!! Annoys me!! I'm aiming for 28, every weeks a bonus :-)

Thanks! I just hope it's no shorter, I hate knowing that they knew it was so low SEVEN WEEKS AGO and didn't bother to tell me!! I could have been taking it easier atleast!!!! (only in the last week, since I looked up short cervix on google and here and seen that I was under average, have I been making myself sit/rest much much more than usual) everyone on here's doctors seem so concerned about them and some were measuring longer than me!!! Why is my gyno convinced mine will be absolutely fine?!?! I mean, it's only gunna shorter as the pregnancy goes on and I'm already short!! Annoys me!! I'm aiming for 28, every weeks a bonus :-)

I'm so thankful tomorrow I will be 28 weeks and I will have met my short goal. At 21 weeks I didn't think I was going to make it here. 32 weeks is my next goal. I go back to Mfm for my next measurement on the 7th I hope it all goes well. :-)

I'm so thankful tomorrow I will be 28 weeks and I will have met my short goal. At 21 weeks I didn't think I was going to make it here. 32 weeks is my next goal. I go back to Mfm for my next measurement on the 7th I hope it all goes well. :-)

I feel the same i feel like my gyno doesn't give a flying .... Its so frustrating i have a cervical cerclage put in i asked about progesterone and shes like umm no it was like she wasn't even listening my cervix shrunk u would think she would do something to try to help me n my baby all she said is too put another stitch in...really??? r u crazy wen the risk of them breaking my water is much higher at 23 weeks i don't see why she cant give me the progesterone wen that seems to help so much ppl and so much less risk. Even after i got my surgery i went to see her she asked if i had discharge i said yes she didn't even check down there a week later i felt something wasn't right went to er found out i had infection which usually left untreated leads to preterm labor ughh..next week i have another appointment with her if she doesn't give me progesterone i will find a doctor who will i would never go back to her wen i decide to have another child. I am high risk and she treats me like everything is fine n perfect wen things r far from that shes always in a rush i understand ur busy but c'mon she even forgot to check my baby heartbeat on the doppler and told me to go back after i was on my way out i don't even know how my cervix is looking at this point after it shrunk i should of had a ultrasound this is all new to me I'm a ftm but I'm gonna really start speaking up cuz this is ridiculous!

I feel the same i feel like my gyno doesn't give a flying .... Its so frustrating i have a cervical cerclage put in i asked about progesterone and shes like umm no it was like she wasn't even listening my cervix shrunk u would think she would do something to try to help me n my baby all she said is too put another stitch in...really??? r u crazy wen the risk of them breaking my water is much higher at 23 weeks i don't see why she cant give me the progesterone wen that seems to help so much ppl and so much less risk. Even after i got my surgery i went to see her she asked if i had discharge i said yes she didn't even check down there a week later i felt something wasn't right went to er found out i had infection which usually left untreated leads to preterm labor ughh..next week i have another appointment with her if she doesn't give me progesterone i will find a doctor who will i would never go back to her wen i decide to have another child. I am high risk and she treats me like everything is fine n perfect wen things r far from that shes always in a rush i understand ur busy but c'mon she even forgot to check my baby heartbeat on the doppler and told me to go back after i was on my way out i don't even know how my cervix is looking at this point after it shrunk i should of had a ultrasound this is all new to me I'm a ftm but I'm gonna really start speaking up cuz this is ridiculous!

im new here i got admitted today for short cervix 0.58cm im 23 wks 3 days and funneling. i wanna know how far along were u guys when u found out and did u get a cerclage. my dr is not encouraging it. please i really need advise

im new here i got admitted today for short cervix 0.58cm im 23 wks 3 days and funneling. i wanna know how far along were u guys when u found out and did u get a cerclage. my dr is not encouraging it. please i really need advise

I am 25w2d with fraternal twin girls and I have been in the hospital since 23w6d. I was told at 23w2d that my cervix was shortening and that I needed to go on bed rest at home. Well just four days later, I went to the bathroom and saw what looked like my mucus plug and I called my OB who sent me immediately to labor and delivery. I was told that I was dilated a little and that membranes were visible. The doctors put me on magnesium sulfate, gave me steroid shots and antibiotics. The next day I was still on magnesium (worst. drug. Ever!) and I was transferred to a nearby hospital with a better NICU. I was told I was 70% effaced and around 1.5cm dilated. So now I am on hospital bed rest for as long as I can maintain pregnancy. I am off the IV medications and I have shower and bathroom privileges. But that's basically it. I am not on progesterone and there are zero discussions of putting in a cerclage. I just have to lay here and pray that I can make it to 28 weeks. Good luck ladies!

I am 25w2d with fraternal twin girls and I have been in the hospital since 23w6d. I was told at 23w2d that my cervix was shortening and that I needed to go on bed rest at home. Well just four days later, I went to the bathroom and saw what looked like my mucus plug and I called my OB who sent me immediately to labor and delivery. I was told that I was dilated a little and that membranes were visible. The doctors put me on magnesium sulfate, gave me steroid shots and antibiotics. The next day I was still on magnesium (worst. drug. Ever!) and I was transferred to a nearby hospital with a better NICU. I was told I was 70% effaced and around 1.5cm dilated. So now I am on hospital bed rest for as long as I can maintain pregnancy. I am off the IV medications and I have shower and bathroom privileges. But that's basically it. I am not on progesterone and there are zero discussions of putting in a cerclage. I just have to lay here and pray that I can make it to 28 weeks. Good luck ladies!

Met my second goal of 26 weeks! Come on 28!!! Had a scare on sat...was contracting and went to hospital. Cervix is still stable, hard and closed althoughI lost a little length coming in at 1.7-2.1. FFN was negative!!! Sent me home w irritable uterus. Feeling good. I live on long island and was hit hard with the hurricane. I have been on my feet more than i would like but staying at home is not an option with no power and heat and dropping temps! Hoping for the best. I see my mfm onmonday for a check. Been on bed rest exactly 4 weeks w/ daily progesterone. So happy to make it to this point:-)

Met my second goal of 26 weeks! Come on 28!!! Had a scare on sat...was contracting and went to hospital. Cervix is still stable, hard and closed althoughI lost a little length coming in at 1.7-2.1. FFN was negative!!! Sent me home w irritable uterus. Feeling good. I live on long island and was hit hard with the hurricane. I have been on my feet more than i would like but staying at home is not an option with no power and heat and dropping temps! Hoping for the best. I see my mfm onmonday for a check. Been on bed rest exactly 4 weeks w/ daily progesterone. So happy to make it to this point:-)

I see alot of new names again so welcome. A little of my story, I was on watch from day 1 for IC due to a previous late loss (22 weeks). My cervix started changing at 20 weeks (2.4), 21 weeks (1.9 with funneling and preterm labor), 23 weeks (fully effaced). I was on progesterone both vaginal and shots, no cerclage, and home bedrest. 25 weeks my water broke went on hospital bedrest until 27 +2 when DD decides it was time to be born. Amelia is 4 weeks old, just as feisty as can be. She's been breathing on her own since day 1 except for 2 days on a vent for surgery. She has a heart defect that is common in preemies, had an intestinal infection also common in preemies but is otherwise pretty healthy.

I see alot of new names again so welcome. A little of my story, I was on watch from day 1 for IC due to a previous late loss (22 weeks). My cervix started changing at 20 weeks (2.4), 21 weeks (1.9 with funneling and preterm labor), 23 weeks (fully effaced). I was on progesterone both vaginal and shots, no cerclage, and home bedrest. 25 weeks my water broke went on hospital bedrest until 27 +2 when DD decides it was time to be born. Amelia is 4 weeks old, just as feisty as can be. She's been breathing on her own since day 1 except for 2 days on a vent for surgery. She has a heart defect that is common in preemies, had an intestinal infection also common in preemies but is otherwise pretty healthy.

HI Marcy, I was 21 weeks when diagnosed with 2.7cm and an incompetent cervix (it was opened). Cerclage wasn't an option because the membrane was poking through and I am carrying twins. At 22wks 5 days, they saw that the cervix was no longer measurable (less than 1 mm), and that I was dilated .5-1cm. Since then, I've been on hospital bedrest and am now at 24wks 2 days.

If I could have gotten the cerclage, I would have in a heartbeat. Everything I read about incompetent cervix says that the chances of carrying the babies to viability and even term with a cerclage in place is excellent. . .whereas without it, the pregnancy almost always ends really early.

I am really lucky to have carried my pregnancy this far without cerclage (it's practically a miracle). My babies could be born any day. . .there's nothing to keep them in there. If they are, they face an almost overwhelming chance of death or severe disability. A cerclage would prevent that.

I would suggest asking your Dr. WHY she/he's discouraging it. In my case there is no evidence it helps for twins, and if the membrane is already out, they run the risk of terminating the pregnancy. Find out what about your situation makes him/her say that.

I would also ask about a 2nd opinion. Some dr's don't like cerclage, and some are just clueless. . .and if you don't go to a high-risk obgyn your dr, may not know that much about your situation. But, drs often sound super authoritative even when they don't know. Your insurance should be ok with you switching to a high risk doc in your situation if needed.

HI Marcy, I was 21 weeks when diagnosed with 2.7cm and an incompetent cervix (it was opened). Cerclage wasn't an option because the membrane was poking through and I am carrying twins. At 22wks 5 days, they saw that the cervix was no longer measurable (less than 1 mm), and that I was dilated .5-1cm. Since then, I've been on hospital bedrest and am now at 24wks 2 days.

If I could have gotten the cerclage, I would have in a heartbeat. Everything I read about incompetent cervix says that the chances of carrying the babies to viability and even term with a cerclage in place is excellent. . .whereas without it, the pregnancy almost always ends really early.

I am really lucky to have carried my pregnancy this far without cerclage (it's practically a miracle). My babies could be born any day. . .there's nothing to keep them in there. If they are, they face an almost overwhelming chance of death or severe disability. A cerclage would prevent that.

I would suggest asking your Dr. WHY she/he's discouraging it. In my case there is no evidence it helps for twins, and if the membrane is already out, they run the risk of terminating the pregnancy. Find out what about your situation makes him/her say that.

I would also ask about a 2nd opinion. Some dr's don't like cerclage, and some are just clueless. . .and if you don't go to a high-risk obgyn your dr, may not know that much about your situation. But, drs often sound super authoritative even when they don't know. Your insurance should be ok with you switching to a high risk doc in your situation if needed.

Im actually started this pregnancy with twins. At 15 wks my waterbroke and miscarried one twin my cervix closed right after the placenta never came out. The risk for infection was too high to have a cerclage placed. I was placed on progesterone shots at 16 wks and weekly cervicle checks. My cervix went from normal to short in a matter of 2 wks. I am going to start steroids tomorrow and as long as im not dilating or contracting im going home on complete bed rest. I hope and pray for cervix to hang in there for 4 more wks.

Im actually started this pregnancy with twins. At 15 wks my waterbroke and miscarried one twin my cervix closed right after the placenta never came out. The risk for infection was too high to have a cerclage placed. I was placed on progesterone shots at 16 wks and weekly cervicle checks. My cervix went from normal to short in a matter of 2 wks. I am going to start steroids tomorrow and as long as im not dilating or contracting im going home on complete bed rest. I hope and pray for cervix to hang in there for 4 more wks.

ughh actually maybe its better that you didn't know because that would've just stressed you out a lot more! 28 weeks is a great goal, I did 24, 28, 32, 34...35...36... lol after that you just count weekly. You're going to be so fine just take it easy hun! As long as your baby is healthy and doing great thats all that matters!

ughh actually maybe its better that you didn't know because that would've just stressed you out a lot more! 28 weeks is a great goal, I did 24, 28, 32, 34...35...36... lol after that you just count weekly. You're going to be so fine just take it easy hun! As long as your baby is healthy and doing great thats all that matters!

sweetie so great to hear from you!! Well today I found out LO is breeched so I scheduled a c-section for 11/13, I was really pushing towards natural but at this point I just want everything to come out ok. It's been such a tough journey and the fact I've even made it this far is such a blessing! How's your precious baby? how's the mama life??

sweetie so great to hear from you!! Well today I found out LO is breeched so I scheduled a c-section for 11/13, I was really pushing towards natural but at this point I just want everything to come out ok. It's been such a tough journey and the fact I've even made it this far is such a blessing! How's your precious baby? how's the mama life??

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